4 stories across all model years, newest first.
March 27, 2026
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT is the last call for buyers who want a blend of SUV and truck, plus some off-road utility. Timing matters. The Santa Cruz carved out a niche since its…
Read story →December 30, 2022
For the 2022 Rebelle Rally, Kristin Shaw and I piloted a Hyundai Santa Cruz. While it did really well as a stock vehicle during training, with the help of Hyundai Motor America, we made a…
Read story →March 17, 2022
Even though I attend first-drive events, I always appreciate getting a second crack at a vehicle with a longer time behind the wheel. Invariably, I find something I missed after just a few hours behind…
Read story →August 10, 2021
I’m not sure what I was expecting with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, but it wasn’t this: It’s actually fun to drive in a way that the 2022 Tucson is not. The new Santa Cruz…
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